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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My child is very good technically at soccer.  We enrolled in one of the ASA academy's two years ago and she really thrived.  Attended one travel try out and again did great, but did not want to go to second and was still offered a spot on 3rd team, probably would have gotten higher if she went to second try out.  No interest.  We chalked it up to too many other interests or burn out from academy.  Play rec spring and fall, did very well; granted not the highest level of competition as many went ADP and travel.

This year we skipped try outs altogether.  Child just has no interest in anything more than rec.  Her team is no more as the players have moved on and she does not even really have any friends on current team.  I am not trying to push her to do anything serious at soccer, but at this point it feels like she just is taking the path of least resistance and enjoys not being challenged/competitive.

Is this normal?  Players who did not make ADP last year have been practicing and eager to make the next level and mine is naturally gifted but zero drive.  Academically she is also a bit on the lazy side but does ok.  Her favorite hobby appears to be gossiping and clothes.  Not sure if I am to blame or should be pushing her to push herself more, if that makes sense.[/quote]

Normal. Raise the child you have, not the child you want. You're doing fine.[/quote]

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